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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Knitting Away the Hours

Knitting has been an on-going thing – still one of my favorite activities. I have joined quite a few groups this year and am feeling as though too much has been bitten off. But, I won’t drop out and I won’t stop.
My only independent project is Crocus Pocus. It is coming along fine. Had to frog it a couple of times. First because I didn’t read the pattern correctly. (A procrastination problem, as in – why read the directions now? It can always be done when I need help.) The next time was when I made an error in chart 2 and tried to tink back. The lace ended up all discombobulated and I had to frog. (again a procrastination thing - “Why put a lifeline in? I can do that if the going get rough.”) But, once I read the directions and put in the trusty life line, things began moving right along.
Then, the KAL projects are really moving! First, the Basque hat that I cast on for the Knit a Norwegian KAL was started the 1st of January and finished a few days later! It was promptly taken by Hija Primera and, frankly, looks really cute on her.
Another KAL, the Smart Assed Yarn Ho’s Sock a month KAL started out the year knitting Thuja. I made this one in Knit Picks Stroll, for Hijo Primero. He says they are a bit too warm!
Then, there is the SSYC KAL. It didn’t start until February 1. I cast on to knit a pair of socks for the Boyfriend. For these I am using Opal Rainforest, 6 ply sport. They should work up quickly.
Then, for the February Smart Ass KAL, I am re-working an older pattern of mine – previously seen at Knit Picks as the Twisted Sock. It is getting a re-write and a new, more imaginative name. It, too, is knit with Opal Rainforest, 6 ply, sport.
Love that yarn! It is smooshy, soft when washed, wears well, and comes in myriad colors! What is not to like? You can find it at SSYC. All my favorite sock yarns come from Allison!
The next KAL hasn’t started yet. This one, I am sure is going to be the end of me. It is the Evenstar KAL, knitting a shawl designed by Susan Pandorf, inspired by the pendant worn by Arwyn in the Lord of the Rings. I have the yarn and the desire. But, the time? We shall see.
On top of all that, there are the 2009 projects screaming for completion. And a new project on the way from the cyber LYS – a cardigan to add to my Norwegian KAL. Will it all get done? Heck, maybe.